[RP TownTalk] Riverdale Park Taj Mahal and Community Youth Center

[Lou King]

Melissa Avery wrote, On 3/3/2013 6:53 PM:> Yes!
 > What is the hurry ?

Im sure you read Ebbler earlier:

"You bring up a fantastic point concerning a referendum.  Although we 
held multiple public hearings on the matter and it was discussed at 
length at numerous work sessions and legislative meetings, your voice on 
there has been the lone dissent on the subject.  That is not to say 
there aren’t numerous others out there but in public it is what we have 
heard loud and clear.  According to our charter, a referendum on the 
matter could be filed by anyone that collects 20% of eligible voter’s 
signatures in town.  Given that this will first come into play for the 
2014 budget ordinance you or anyone else would have plenty of time to 
collect signatures."

2014?? Doesn't seem like a "hurry" to me. Looks like planning.

 > Why are none of these very important  decisions that affect every
 > citizen of Riverdale Park NEVER up for a Referendum ?

I'm just guessing but, maybe they are "NEVER up for a Referendum" 
because (1) there has not been an issue on which a large number of 
people strongly disagree with the elected officials; and/or (2) no one 
has taken the time to collect signatures of 20% of Riverdale Park's 
eligible (registered) voters.

 > The election is in two months.

Yes it is, And I strongly urge all Riverdale Park's residents, that are 
eligible to register, AND then vote. ~~ It is our duty. I'm sure all 
participants here are registered, but if not, NOW is the time!

http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/AgencyIndex/Elections/voter_reg.asp


Lou
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Melissa Avery wrote, On 3/3/2013 6:53 PM:
> Yes!
> What is the hurry ?
> Why are  none of these very important  decisions that affect every
> citizen of Riverdale Park NEVER up for a Referendum ?
> The election is in two months.
>